Today is over-thinking it day.
I'm using tiny beer labels (bottle cap stickers) with limited space. Instead of naming beers, I'm using my batch number, plus some abbreviation for the style. Some are obvious, because they are already in use (e.g. ESB, IPA, WCIPA), but others aren't (Porter or American Porter = ???). Does any know of a broader list of common abbreviations (acronyms or just shortenings, like "Hef")? The label has ABV and bottling date, as well. Some possibilities in my mind:
I'm using tiny beer labels (bottle cap stickers) with limited space. Instead of naming beers, I'm using my batch number, plus some abbreviation for the style. Some are obvious, because they are already in use (e.g. ESB, IPA, WCIPA), but others aren't (Porter or American Porter = ???). Does any know of a broader list of common abbreviations (acronyms or just shortenings, like "Hef")? The label has ABV and bottling date, as well. Some possibilities in my mind:
- BJCP style numbers. "13C". Effective, unambiguous, short. Super nerdy and not at all useful to any lay-friends searching in the cooler.
- BJCP style name abbreviations. "BBA", "EP", "BDSA", "Sai". Effective, but not an unambiguous convention. "BDSA" could be clear, but something like "BelDrk" might be more helpful to friends.
- Batch number and whatever, keep a batch description sheet handy.